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Ronny Johnsen

Spent two seasons at Villa after a trophy-laded spell at Manchester United. Johnson, an ex-Norway international is currently working on his coaching badges. He also works closely with United’s promotions team abroad.

Steve Staunton

The Republic of Ireland hero almost won the league with Villa in his first spell at the club. He’s now running an academy in Lichfield.

Oyving Leonhardsen

He spent one season at Villa Park before returning to Norway with Lyn and latterly Strømsgodset. Now coaching in the academy at Norwegian top flight side Stabæk,

Gareth Barry

The only player from that day who is still playing. Barry is going strong for Everton in the heart of midfield.

Thomas Hitzlsperger

The German now works as a pundit and is regularly seen at Villa Park. Hitzlsperger often comments on the Premier League back in his homeland and has also worked with Villa’s official media channels as a co-commentator.

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Lee Hendrie

The one-capped England international plays football for fun in the Midlands Combination and runs his own academy which helps aspiring young footballers. Hendrie is also a popular pundit often seen on Sky Sports and other media organisations.

Ian Taylor

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Does this man need introducing? A Villa legend who marshalled the midfield for nine seasons. Tayls is Villa’s current club ambassador and he remains a firm fans’ favourite.

Darius Vassell

A local hero who bagged a stack of goals for Villa. The ex-England international lives in the area and is currently doing his coaching badges.

Dion Dublin

This striker (or centre half!) had it all. Not only could he produce the goods on a matchday, he was also an inspirational leader off the pitch who played a part in nurturing a number of youngsters at the club.

Dublin has been a busy man since retiring. He works as a pundit, has invented an instrument called ‘The Dube’, and also finds time to present Homes under the Hammer.